Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Vegetable
Origin
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Central America, South America
Types
Cocos nucifera
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
Habitat
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-12
6-11
Sunset Zone
H2
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow Brown
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Golden Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Willow-shaped
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering during fall, Water daily during growing season, Water frequently while growing
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Not so frequently
In Spring
Moderate
Alternate Days
In Winter
Average Water
Drought Tolerant
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut limbs, Remove dead branches
Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Bud rot, Cadang-cadang, Coconut bug, Coconut foliar decay, Coconut scale, Ganoderma butt rot, Gray leaf blight, Lethal bole rot, Lethal yellowing, Mealybugs, nutfall, Red ring nematode, Stem bleeding disease
Aphids, Armyworm, Bean rust, Bean weevils, Corn earworm, Cucumber beetles, Curly top, Damping off, Darkling beetles, Earwigs, Fusarium root rot, Grasshoppers, Leafhoppers, Loopers, Lycaenid pod borers, Lygus bugs, Mosaic viruses, Nematodes, Powdery mildew, Saltmarsh caterpillar, Seedcorn maggot, Slugs, Snails, Spider mites, Stink bugs, Thripes, White mold, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation, Throat itching
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Hair Conditioner, Heals Damaged Hair, Makes Hair Silkier, Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff, Restores Hair Colour
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Wildlife
-
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antifungal, Antioxidants, Antiviral, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Seeds
Other Uses
Air freshner, Animal Feed, Application in Furniture, Application in Handicrafts, For making oil for cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as a vegetable oil
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
Cocos nucifera
PHASEOLUS lunatus
Common Name
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
In Hindi
नारियल का पेड़
सेम फली
In German
Kokospalme
Limabohne
In French
Cocotier
Haricot de Lima
In Spanish
El cocotero
Haba
In Greek
καρύδας δέντρο
Γίγαντας
In Portuguese
Coqueiro
feijão-Lima
In Polish
Drzewo kokosowe
Lima Bean
In Latin
dolor ligno
Lima Bean
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Arecoideae
Faboideae
Properties of Coconut Tree and Lima Bean
Wondering what are the properties of Coconut Tree and Lima Bean? We provide you with everything About Coconut Tree and Lima Bean. Coconut Tree doesn't have thorns and Lima Bean doesn't have thorns. Also Coconut Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Coconut Tree has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation and Throat itching and Lima Bean has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation and Throat itching. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Coconut Tree and Lima Bean and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Coconut Tree and Lima Bean
Season and care of Coconut Tree and Lima Bean is important to know. While considering everything about Coconut Tree and Lima Bean Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coconut Tree season is All year and Lima Bean season is All year. The type of soil for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand and for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Coconut Tree and Lima Bean Physical Information
Coconut Tree and Lima Bean physical information is very important for comparison. Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm whereas Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Coconut Tree and Lima Bean are as follows:
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
- Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Care of Coconut Tree and Lima Bean
Care of Coconut Tree and Lima Bean include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coconut Tree pruning is done Cut limbs and Remove dead branches and Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth. In summer Coconut Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lima Bean needs Not so frequently and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant.